So I wrote my father an email to see if Grandma has been getting my letters.  I included a note about x-mas and bringing the new BF to meet the family.  He had this to say in response:

Heather,

Grandma did not get your call on her birthday. Something is wrong with our phone. But she did get the letter; it made her day.

Do you think I will like this new guy? I go in for a double hernia surgery next week. I’ve been putting it off and it hurts - like a fart that never comes out.

Love,

Dad

The bf was proud to know that my father’s first reference of him was in the same paragraph as “the fart” that never comes out.

ps-  my mom has been informed of the challenge, but I’m not sure she’s reading it. Word to your mama!